RedOctane X-Plorer Motherboard Replacement
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Last updated on May 30, 2018
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓If the motherboard becomes damaged, all other electronics must be removed first before you can access it. This guide will show you the steps necessary to access the motherboard.
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Remove the strap by pulling it off of the mounts located on the body and neck.
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Remove the nine 12mm Phillips #1 screws around the perimeter of the case with a screwdriver.
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Remove the two 15mm Phillips #1 screws connecting the body panel to the neck panel with a screwdriver.
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Pull off the rear case.
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Remove the five 12mm Phillips #1 screws along the neck with a screwdriver.
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Pull off the top shell of the neck to expose the internal features.
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Remove the two 10mm Phillips #1 screws from the auxiliary port board using a screwdriver.
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Gently lift up on the auxiliary port to remove it from the case.
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Remove the two 10mm Phillips #1 screws from the RJ-14 connector board.
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Lift the RJ-14 connector to remove it from the case.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the 10 mm Phillips #1 screws from the key sensor board.
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Lift up on the key sensor board to remove it from the guitar neck.
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Reach one finger under the guitar to push the key out of the casing.
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Repeat this step for the four remaining keys.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the four 14mm Phillips #1 screws around the perimeter of the strum bar sensor board.
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Lift up on the strum bar sensor board to remove it from the case.
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Remove the two 7mm Phillips #0 screws.
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Using your fingers, remove the black wire retainer.
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Using one hand, remove the whammy bar and its attached components from the case.
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Remove the four 10mm Phillips #1 screws around the perimeter of the motherboard with a screwdriver.
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Lift the motherboard to remove it from the case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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